[Libs-Or] New and Upcoming Infopeople Online Courses

[Darci Hanning]

Greetings!

For questions or further assistance regarding the online courses below, please contact:

Gini Ambrosino, Infopeople Project Assistant
705 E. Bidwell, Suite 2 - 312
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 690-6595
assist at infopeople.org<mailto:assist at infopeople.org>
http://infopeople.org/

A NEW online course from Infopeople:

Developing Experiential Learning Spaces in the Library<https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?id=746&reset=1>, an Infopeople online course, March 27 to April 23, 2018
Would you like to create a new learning space for your library? As libraries transition from places of content consumption to places of content creation, our physical spaces and programs should reflect and promote this type of active learning. This course will provide theoretical and practical frameworks for the development and evaluation of new learning spaces that are focused on community need and interest. Additionally, learners will be able to identify opportunities to implement digital media labs and maker components into existing spaces in their libraries.

Instructor: Amy Holcomb<https://infopeople.org/people/amy-holcomb>

Fee: $150 for those in the California library community, $200 for all others.
For a complete course description and to register go to https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D746%26reset%3D1.

Additional upcoming courses:

Core Reference Fundamentals<https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=737>, an Infopeople 6-week online course, January 30 - March 12, 2018
Are you stepping into the role of providing reference assistance for the first time in your library career? Is it time to brush up on your basic skills because you are returning to work in a capacity that includes reference work with library users?

Whether you have been recently promoted to support direct information and reference services, or are returning to reference work some years after you completed your library degree, you'll need a clear understanding of how to determine the real information need behind users' questions and where to look for authoritative answers. This course will acquaint you with:

*         The why, when and how to do an effective reference interview
*         Which resources are best suited to which types of reference questions
*         How to use both print and web-based resources appropriate to the user's need

You'll become familiar with alternative methods for delivering information when its needed, such as email, chat and instant messaging, to help your users no matter where they are or when the library is open

Library Support Staff Certification (LSSC): This course is approved as covering the Reference and Information Services competencies for the LSSC program<http://ala-apa.org/lssc/>.

Instructor: Francisca Goldsmith<https://infopeople.org/people/francisca-goldsmith>, Fee: $150 for those in the California library community and $200 for all others.
For a complete course description and to register go to https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=737.


Understanding and Applying Adult Learning Theory to Improve Library Services<https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?id=739&reset=1>, an Infopeople 4-week online course, February 6 - March 5, 2018
Whether it's helping people find information, showing them how to use a new technology tool, or connecting them to resources, providing instruction is an essential aspect of modern library services to adults. Even though most librarians and library staff don't consider themselves teachers, their day to day responsibilities often put them in the role of trainer, teacher, coach and/or facilitator.

This course will:
*         Introduce practical ideas for applying adult learning principles in order to improve one-on-one assistance, instruction and library programming.
*         Demonstrate how people learn in order to increase the chance that the information will "stick."
*         Explain how to apply adult learning theories to workplace scenarios, analyze patron interactions to determine when the principles will be beneficial to use, and develop goals for helping adults learn in the library.

Instructor: Lauren Hays<https://infopeople.org/people/lauren-hays>, fee: $150 for those in the California, $200 for all others.
For a complete course description and to register go to https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?id=739&reset=1.

Emotional Intelligence in the Library Workplace<https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?id=736&reset=1>, an Infopeople online course, February 13, 2018 - March 12, 2018
Would you like to better serve your customers, work in a more productive and harmonious setting and experience greater satisfaction in your work? Emotional intelligence, aka "the other kind of intelligence," is considered by many to be more important to workplace success and satisfaction than technical ability or IQ. When we interact with co-workers or customers, emotions are part of every human interaction. The good news is that emotional intelligence can be developed in very practical ways with focus and practice.

In this course, you'll learn:
*         What emotional intelligence is and why it matters
*         How the human brain and biological responses impact emotional intelligence
*         Techniques for developing emotional intelligence, including calming and cooling strategies
*         Using emotional intelligence to take constructive action

Instructor: Catherine McHugh<https://infopeople.org/people/catherine-mchugh>, fee: $150 for those in the California library community, $200 for all others.

For a complete course description and to register go to https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?id=736&reset=1

Teaching Patrons to Use Technology<https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?id=742&reset=1>, An Infopeople 4-week online course, February 20, 2018 to March 19, 2018
Do you provide technology assistance to library patrons? Are you responsible for coordinating technology related programs and services at your library? Do you help patrons in your library's makerspace, technology lab, or media lab? If you regularly help patrons to use technology, this course can help increase your skills and improve your library's services.

In this course you will learn how to...
*         Explore traditional and non-traditional models that libraries can use to provide technology instruction for patrons of all ages
*         Learn planning, promotional, and evaluation processes to improve existing services and programs and better meet patron needs
*         Look at ways to support staff learning to increase technology skills and improve services

Instructor: Crystal Schimpf<https://infopeople.org/people/crystal-schimpf-0>

Fee: $150 for those in the California library community, $200 for all others.
For a complete course description and to register go to https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?id=742&reset=1

Library Services for Patrons Experiencing Homelessness<https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?id=745&reset=1>, an Infopeople 4-week online course, March 6 - April 2, 2018
This course will provide you with the tools you need to navigate the world of services to people experiencing homelessness and figure out your library's place in that world. We will look at real life examples of the challenges faced by libraries and their patrons, and the approaches individual libraries are taking, including a number of ways libraries are collaborating with local agencies.

This course will also explore...

*         Why libraries should be part of the caring community surrounding those experiencing homelessness
*         The challenges faced by unaccompanied LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness
*         Actionable goals for your library and how to address barriers to meeting those goals

Join instructor Julie Winkelstein as she expertly guides you through short and long-term approaches to addressing homelessness at your library.

Instructor: Julie Winkelstein<https://infopeople.org/people/julie-ann-winkelstein>, fee: $150 for those in the California library community, $200 for all others.

For a complete course description and to register go to https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?id=745&reset=1

Cheers,

Darci Hanning, MLIS
Technology Development Consultant
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